SynopsisThis encouragement from the lips of Jesus surely comforted a hurting woman's soul thousands of years ago. And it offers a similar gospel hope to you today too. Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth-listening to Him teach in the temple and gently guide His disciples through the ebb and flow of everyday life. Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she takes you back to Jesus' first-century world, explaining the historical and cultural climate of His day to help you know Him more dearly. Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now is a thoughtful look at several of Jesus' interactions with women in the Bible that will fuel your worship of the Living God. This 7-session study will help you: Explore how Jesus generously restores dignity and honor to women in the first century and now. Learn how to study the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens. Gain deeper insight into the biblical world with a fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories. Also Available Jesus and Women leader kit includes resources for leading a 7-session group study: One Bible study book, three DVDs, video downloads of the teaching sessions, and extra leader resources. Digital Resources E-book, video and audio teaching sessions, and free promotional materials available at LifeWay.com/JesusAndWomen Book jacket., Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth--braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, "Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you." Those words, once meant to comfort a hurting woman's soul thousands of years ago, were also meant for you. Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland on those dusty roads as she transports you back to Jesus' world, following in the footsteps of the women who came face-to-face with the Living God. Over 7 sessions, examine the historical and cultural climate of first-century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of Him today. Additional purchase or renting of the video teaching sessions is recommended for the best experience of this Bible study book. Features: Leader guide to lead discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions Glossary of Hebrew and biblical terms Photographs of Israel with commentary of cultural and historical significance Essential teaching videos, approximately 60 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent Benefits: Explore how Jesus generously restores dignity and honor to women in the first century and now. Gain deeper insight into the biblical world, including fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories. Discover the Bible through the lens of Middle Eastern culture.